The successor of the Tsujimura clinic, Motoharu has always held his childhood friend, Hazumi Akira, close to his heart. He confessed to Akira and then was rejected. Even so, he still entered the same university and same department as Akira. Ever since the confession, the two have been distancing each other, but Akira suggested that they make up and for the first time in a while, they walk home together. But on the way back, Akira suddenly kisses Motoharu, causing Motoharu's hope to grow. However, the next day, Akira tells him to “forget it”, causing Motoharu to blame Akira...

I can't say that it made me feel like sobbing or anything, but it definitely brought a tear to my eye. The story definitely had a melancholic feeling and the characters' wistful acceptance of their situation was definitely reflective of the times, then, and even for some people now I'm sure. The story wasn't too provocative, but it definitely made me think about things like life, and feel wistful myself... There's definitely a certain lonely feeling I get from reading this too :/ All in all a great story though. I think it was told well in the short span of time the story had. I actually liked it better than Hana no Mizo Shiru although I still think Seven Days is the best

Spoiler (mouse over to view)

I think the time skip, and how Akira died and Motoharu treating Akira's grandson Misaki with such warmth just contributed to the wistfulness, and just imagining how lonely Akira and Motoharu must've been without each other, but at the same time having other great experiences (having a family etc.), just makes me think about life man. Hehe, but damn, thinking about what they did in that room they locked themselves in for 4 days...

It was a fine reading, I suppose. I understand that some readers would think it pulls at one's heartstrings, and the finale was definitely worthy of a sob or two, only not from this reader right here, I'm afraid fufu. There is plenty of potential in its premise but, for the most part, it translates into some kind of "forced pent-up drama" (which sounds more like a paradox) that I'm not personally into. The characters are not fleshed out enough (or rather, in the least?) and so the angst is more stilted and imposing rather than consuming and heart-wrenching. On the other hand, because there's no real development to these characters, they feel repressed but not in a specifically artistic way. This is just my idea of course.

There are valid points to it: the premise, like I said, sounded good enough and the art is really soothing and nice, as you would expect from the author; there are sweet moments in there too, namely when Motoharu is with the little geisha and later on, when she overhears him saying he won't return to their place (she was sweet, really). I would not, however, consider it a great piece of drama, since it could have taken off to much greater lengths than those presented: tragedy crammed into three short chapters is not a good way to do tragedy (and note I use the word "crammed" as in "not adequately shaped to fit the space it is offered" haha).

But hey, maybe I was just not getting into it today. Maybe some other time I'll feel like sobbing. It was still a nice reading.

Again, this is a low-key story like it precedents, and because it's tagged as 'tragedy' I somewhat already knew of what to expect from the story. Yes it's definitely uber-sad for sure, considering how

Spoiler (mouse over to view)

The couple didn't end up together

and though I wouldn't describe this manga as really 'realistic', I can appreciate the fact that the scenario could totally happen in real life, much more likely so than most BL stories out there. That is quite a breath of fresh air I must admit. There could have been some more expansion or at least explanation of certain details in the middle of the manga, but overall this was quite an okay read.

This story brought me to tears. It makes you realise just how hard it was for gay people to accept themselves and live their lifes with that in mind. This is a sad story about a forbidden love that shouldn't have happened in the first place. It was very heart-breaking, I advice everyone who wants to read this, to keep some tissues nearby. It'll come in handy... T_T

Even though I kept praying for a happy ending despite the tragedy tag and the various comments about the sad ending (you never know, okay, maybe it could've turned happy just for me), this was just perfect. This might be my favorite one in the series, short as it is, and as heartbreaking as it was. The feelings invoked by the last two panel defy description. It was that second to last page that triggered the waterworks for me. Definitely something you have to experience for yourself.

Even if you're hesitant to pick up a yaoi manga, I highly recommend reading it for the romance. This is first and foremost, a story about love, and it tells it masterfully.

I feel sad and a very angry. Because. It brings you back to reality. I don't need that. I want to go into the nice and fictional story telling and the happily ever after. But The story was actually really good. And it had me in its grip. I do suggest the manga and if you like sad endings well you'll enjoy the read. But I hate to be reminded that its like that in real life. Sometimes you lose your love to life cruel and horrible game. Ah~ crap. I need to go back to lalaland.

THIS IS SO SAD! They obviously love each other so much, but because of circumstances, they couldn't be together! I didn't know this story was related to Hana no Mizo Shiro until I read the last chapter!! T-T So in the end, Motoharu continued Agriculture study huh! Did he remain single all his life? Man, I wanted to know so much!

As expected of Rihito Takarai-sensei. I have read numerous of her works and each of them are beautiful though I hate yaoi because she is an exception. Her works are beautifully drawn and sweet, as always.I must admit that I cried a lot due to the tragical ending. It's a very touching an unexpected prequel to 'Only the Flower Knows'. Very bitter sweet yet amazing. It's recommended.